Kanaky New Caledonia: French authorities must uphold rights of …
WEBMay 17, 2024 · In protest at the constitutional change, violent unrest erupted in the capital Nouméa leaving at least 5 people dead so far – three Indigenous Kanaky and two police officers. French president Emmanuel Macron declared a State of Emergency in the archipelago on Wednesday.
2 killed in restive New Caledonia during a French police operation
WEB2 days ago · The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. ... The Kanak …
New Caledonia: Why this French island in the Pacific is roiled by ... - CNN
WEBMay 15, 2024 · The violence is the latest outburst of political tensions that have simmered for years and pitted the island’s largely pro-independence indigenous Kanak communities — who have long chafed against...
New Caledonia independence group demands ... - Associated Press News
WEBJun 24, 2024 · A pro-independence movement in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia is demanding the “release and immediate return” of the Indigenous Kanak leader who was flown more than 10,000 miles to mainland France for pretrial detention.
Four dead in New Caledonia riots as France declares state of ... - NBC News
WEBMay 15, 2024 · France declared a state of emergency on the Pacific island of New Caledonia on Wednesday after three young indigenous Kanak and a police official were killed in riots over electoral reform.
New Caledonia unrest: Kanak people want end to oppression - RNZ
WEBMay 22, 2024 · Dozens of people rallied outside the French Embassy in Wellington this afternoon after civil unrest in New Caledonia. The capital, Nouméa, descended into chaos last Monday with armed clashes between indigenous Kanak pro-independence protesters and security forces.
New Caledonia Indigenous independence leader transferred to …
WEBJun 24, 2024 · New Caledonia’s public prosecutor says a pro-independence leader in the French Pacific territory has been transferred to a jail in mainland France to await trial for his alleged role in a recent deadly unrest.
‘Intolerable’: State of emergency in New Caledonia as unrest …
WEBMay 16, 2024 · Three Indigenous Kanak people and a police officer have been killed in violence that erupted on Monday night and has continued despite an overnight curfew. Hundreds have been injured.
KANAKY NEW CALEDONIA: FRENCH AUTHORITIES MUST UPHOLD …
WEBIn protest at the constitutional change, violent unrest erupted in the capital Nouméa leaving at least 5 people dead so far – three Indigenous Kanaky and two police officers. French president Emmanuel Macron declared a State of Emergency in …
New Caledonia: Two dead as riots escalate after French vote - BBC
WEBSome leaders of the indigenous Kanak people - who make up about 40% of the territory's population - fear the changes will further dilute their political influence.